1. Tools and Techniques for the Internal Audit Staff (3 rd Run) Institute of Internal Auditors-Philippines Best Western Astor Hotel August 7,8,14 & 15, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Through team exercises, group discussions, case studies, and lectures, attendees will gain a foundation of knowledge that will allow them to properly prepare for and conduct a successful audit. A basic understanding of the roles of risks and internal controls in auditing will also be stressed, along with interpersonal and team-building skills. Who Should Attend Internal Auditors with less than 2 years experience; Registration Fee. 13,888 for IIA Members ( vat included) 18,368 for Non- members( vat included) Covers course materials, lunch, snacks and certificate. Cash and check payments will be accepted on or before August 7, 2009. Checks must be in the name of Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines. Applications received after this date will be considered based on space availability. For registration and reservation inquiries, please call Arni Rivera- Silverio /Carla C. Medrano at 812-2754 Course Contents About the Facilitator Rolando D. Soliven, CPA, CIA, CFE Rolando “Bong” Soliven, CPA, CIA,CFE is the Vice-President for Corporate Systems and Internal Audit of the Atlanta Group of Companies, a Greenhills-based conglomerate led by its flagship company, Atlanta Industries, Inc., the country’s top manufacturer of plastic construction materials. Bong’s extensive experience with Atlanta is as diverse as the businesses which the Group has invested in: local and overseas manufacturing, trading operations, real estate development, leasing operations, hotel management, restaurant operations, construction management, advertising services, travel and leisure services, VoIP services, and garments treatment services. Through all these, Bong’s involvement with the business has also come in many shapes and forms, ranging from business development, to pure internal auditing and, in some cases, even corporate liquidation. Prior to joining Atlanta, Bong started his career as an Audit Staff with SGV in 1994. From 1998 to 2003, Bong also served as one of the College Faculty of St. Paul College – Quezon City (now St. Paul University) and Easton International Center for Management Studies. Bong graduated from San Beda College in 1994 and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) on the same year. He also became a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) in 2005 and he received the prestigious William S. Smith Certificate of Honor for submitting one of the Top 25 papers worldwide during the November 2005 exams. He is also currently serving as the Chairperson for the Marketing Committee of IIA Philippines. I. The Internal Auditor's Roles and Responsibilities The definition of internal auditing explored Audit responsibilities and general audit objectives Your role in selling the internal audit function II. Introduction to Internal Auditing Standards Code of Ethics for Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing III. Teamwork Understand the value of being an effective team member Understand why getting your customer on the team is important IV. The Audit Model - Performance of Audit Work Overview of the audit process Plan, conduct, communicate and follow up the audit effectively Time budget values and hints for budgeting your time V. Internal Control Introduce the COSO control model Learn the various types of controls VI. Interpersonal Skills and Interviewing Gain insight into behavioral skills and communication techniques Learn basic techniques for effective interviewing VII. Documenting and Evaluating Internal Controls Learn to identify, evaluate, and document control strengths, weaknesses, and needed improvements Understand the Audit Program VIII. Workpapers and Audit Evidence What the Standards say about workpapers Typical workpaper organization and contents IX. Developing Audit Findings Understand when it is an audit finding or not Best practices in communicating audit findings